Mattiyu 13:46

Share this devotional with others as Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this powerful, wisdom-filled 3-day journey. Pearls are precious gems of Wisdom, Insight, and Understanding you’ve gathered throughout your life. Swine will not take Wisdom to heart; they will pervert it. Let God lead your heart as you read this timely and powerful message.

As a writer, mother, and growth-minded individual, I am always looking for opportunities to learn. In the Bible, Jesus taught his followers using parables—simple stories to illustrate spiritual lessons. He is still doing this for me today. When I recently watched Star Wars with my family, the Holy Spirit highlighted it's parallels with His Word. Join me as we unpack the Jedi ways that point us to Jesus.

Too many Christ followers have embraced values and ideas that are not only unbiblical but that actually contradict the gospel. Spend your devotional time taking an honest look at the Jesus of the Bible and daring to ask what the consequences might be if you really believed and obeyed him.

“Lord, if we don’t have a 'used-to-be' story, then we don’t have a changed life for today or the future” a friend said in his prayer. Have you taken the time to do a “look back” in your life to see the truth of how God has been reaching to you?